Maine's foliage season runs roughly from mid-September to mid-October, but this varies widely depending on weather, topography and geography. During this time, the deciduous trees of Maine begin their colorful transformation.

Columbus Day Weekend is often the focal point of fall foliage excursions, but travelers should plan ahead and arrive early to avoid the crowds and get their pick of lodging accommodations.

MAINE FALL FOLIAGE REPORT

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Book your Maine lodging accommodations in advance. Maine offers a fantastic lodging selection in Bed and Breakfast Inns, Resorts, Hotels, and Vacation Rental Properties. Read about our favorite Maine fall foliage drives.

Maine fall foliage colors begin to appear in northern Aroostook County beginning in late August. The peak colors appear first in far northern Maine - usually by the end of September.

The foliage season in Maine is brilliant from late September in the north to mid or late October along the south Maine Coast. "Peak Color" is subjective but to most people peak fall viewing is when there is a good variety of reds, oranges and yellows mixed in with the brown, tan and green vegetation.

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Maine Fall Foliage Drives by Region

Aroostook County Maine Fall Foliage Drives Fort Kent, Houlton, Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield, Madawaska
Down East & Acadia Maine Fall Foliage Drives Bar Harbor, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, Eastport, Lubec, Cherryfield, Machias
Greater Portland & Casco Bay Maine Fall Foliage Drives Portland, Freeport, Yarmouth, Westbrook, Cape Elizabeth
Kennebec & Moose River Valley Maine Fall Foliage Drives Augusta, Skowhegan, Waterville, The Forks
Maine Lakes & Mountains Fall Foliage Drives Auburn, Lewiston, Norway, Bethel, Farmington, Naples
Mid-Coast Maine Fall Foliage Drives Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Camden, Rockland, Brunswick, Belfast, Searsport
Southern Maine Coast Fall Foliage Drives Biddeford, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Wells, York
Katahdin & Moosehead Maine Fall Foliage Drives Bangor, Brewer, Greenville, Lincoln, Millinocket, Orono, Baxter State Park